TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: TRAPS; familial Hibernian fever; FHF
Overview
TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome (also known as TRAPS or familial Hibernian fever) is a periodic fever syndrome associated with mutations in a receptor for the molecule tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that is inheritable in an autosomal dominant manner. Individuals with TRAPS have episodic symptoms such as recurrent high fevers, rash, abdominal pain, joint/muscle aches and puffy eyes. TRAPS was first described in 1982 in a boy of Scottish-Irish origin. At that time, it was named familial Hibernian fever.
The main source of TNF is cells in the immune system called macrophages which produce it in response to infection and other stimuli. TNF helps activate other immune cells and plays a major role in the initiation of inflammation. Individuals with TRAPS have a mutation in the tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 (TNFR1) gene. The mechanisms by which mutations in TNFR1 lead to the TRAPS phenotype are still under investigation.
Several medications have been studied for the treatment of TRAPS including etanercept, infliximab[1], tacrolimus[2] and Il-1Ra (anakinra)[3]. Studies on treatment efficacy in a larger group of patients affected with TRAPS are however lacking to date.
Historical Perspective
- TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome was first described by Dr. Williamson in 1982 in an Irish-Scottish family affected by an autosomal dominant pattern disorder.[4]
- The association between the TNFRSF1A gene locus and TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome was made in 1998.[5]
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Classification
There is no established system for the classification of TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome.
Pathophysiology
TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome is an autosomal dominannt inherited disorder due to mutation in the TNF Receptor Super Family 1A (TNFRSF1A) gene.[6]
- Mutation in the gene is associated with abnormally structured TNF receptor which leads to impaired TNF-a binding and subsequent abnormal function of this factor in apoptosis and NF-κB pathway. However, the exact mechanisms causing febrile episodes remain to be cleared.[7][8][9]
- Another hypothese is that mutation in the gene results in intracellular accumulation of the receptor. This abnormal accumulation of the receptor leads to an exaggerated inflammatory response to low levels of innate stimuli such as lipopolysaccharide (LPS).[10]
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of TNF-a receptor-associated periodic syndrome is recurrent fever episodes lasting 1 to 4 weeks or more. Fever is accompanied by other symptoms including but not limited to, skin rash, body pain, abdominal pain, and periorbital edema.
References
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- ↑ Ida H, Aramaki T, Arima K, Origuchi T, Kawakami A, Eguchi K. Successful treatment using tacrolimus (FK506) in a patient with TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) complicated by monocytic fasciitis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2006 Jun 26; PMID 16801330
- ↑ Gattorno M, Pelagatti MA, Meini A, Obici L, et al. Persistent efficacy of anakinra in patients with tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome. Arthritis Rheum. 2008;58:1516-1520. PMID 18438813
- ↑ L. M. Williamson, D. Hull, R. Mehta, W. G. Reeves, B. H. Robinson & P. J. Toghill (1982). "Familial Hibernian fever". The Quarterly journal of medicine. 51 (204): 469–480. PMID 7156325.
- ↑ McDermott, Michael F.; Ogunkolade, B. William; McDermott, Elizabeth M.; Jones, Lisa C.; Wan, Ying; Quane, Kathleen A.; McCarthy, John; Phelan, Mark; Molloy, Michael G.; Powell, Richard J.; Amos, Christopher I.; Hitman, Graham A. (1998). "Linkage of Familial Hibernian Fever to Chromosome 12p13". The American Journal of Human Genetics. 62 (6): 1446–1451. doi:10.1086/301886. ISSN 0002-9297.
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- ↑ D'Osualdo, Andrea; Ferlito, Francesca; Prigione, Ignazia; Obici, Laura; Meini, Antonella; Zulian, Francesco; Pontillo, Alessandra; Corona, Fabrizia; Barcellona, Roberto; Duca, Marco Di; Santamaria, Giuseppe; Traverso, Francesco; Picco, Paolo; Baldi, Maurizia; Plebani, Alessandro; Ravazzolo, Roberto; Ceccherini, Isabella; Martini, Alberto; Gattorno, Marco (2006). "Neutrophils from patients withTNFRSF1A mutations display resistance to tumor necrosis factor–induced apoptosis: Pathogenetic and clinical implications". Arthritis & Rheumatism. 54 (3): 998–1008. doi:10.1002/art.21657. ISSN 0004-3591.
- ↑ Churchman, S M; Church, L D; Savic, S; Coulthard, L R; Hayward, B; Nedjai, B; Turner, M D; Mathews, R J; Baguley, E; Hitman, G A; Gooi, H C; Wood, P M D; Emery, P; McDermott, M F (2007). "A novel TNFRSF1A splice mutation associated with increased nuclear factor appaB (NF- B) transcription factor activation in patients with tumour necrosis factor receptor associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS)". Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 67 (11): 1589–1595. doi:10.1136/ard.2007.078667. ISSN 0003-4967.
- ↑ Simon, A.; Park, H.; Maddipati, R.; Lobito, A. A.; Bulua, A. C.; Jackson, A. J.; Chae, J. J.; Ettinger, R.; de Koning, H. D.; Cruz, A. C.; Kastner, D. L.; Komarow, H.; Siegel, R. M. (2010). "Concerted action of wild-type and mutant TNF receptors enhances inflammation in TNF receptor 1-associated periodic fever syndrome". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 107 (21): 9801–9806. doi:10.1073/pnas.0914118107. ISSN 0027-8424.